Guidebook for Minneapolis

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Guidebook for Minneapolis

Food Scene

Try their ever-changing menu of specialty drinks! Or get an amaretto mocha with an extra shot. (hostess' favorite weakness)
15 locals recommend
Boiler Room Coffee
1830 3rd Ave S
15 locals recommend
Try their ever-changing menu of specialty drinks! Or get an amaretto mocha with an extra shot. (hostess' favorite weakness)
Breakfast 'round the clock, or cocktails all day long! Everything is made in-house and by-hand; on Thursdays, dessert bars are BOGO. (try the almond or lemon, or both!)
22 locals recommend
Hen House Eatery
114 S 8th St
22 locals recommend
Breakfast 'round the clock, or cocktails all day long! Everything is made in-house and by-hand; on Thursdays, dessert bars are BOGO. (try the almond or lemon, or both!)
Can't. Beat. This. Brunch. Eggs Benedict over Crabcake!
46 locals recommend
Hell's Kitchen Inc.
80 S 9th St
46 locals recommend
Can't. Beat. This. Brunch. Eggs Benedict over Crabcake!
Need a steak? GO HERE.
68 locals recommend
Burch Steak
1933 Colfax Ave S
68 locals recommend
Need a steak? GO HERE.
Late-night? This diner's open 24 hours with excellent milkshakes, coffee and waffles.
13 locals recommend
The Nicollet Diner
1428 Nicollet Ave
13 locals recommend
Late-night? This diner's open 24 hours with excellent milkshakes, coffee and waffles.

Drinks & Nightlife

Best Irish pub in donwtown, hands down. Go upstairs into the choir loft for a game of billiards and enjoy the view.
23 locals recommend
The Local
931 Nicollet Mall
23 locals recommend
Best Irish pub in donwtown, hands down. Go upstairs into the choir loft for a game of billiards and enjoy the view.

Shopping

Nearest pharmacy and photo, right next to a Starbucks for last-minute errands.
50 locals recommend
CVS
2001 Nicollet Ave
50 locals recommend
Nearest pharmacy and photo, right next to a Starbucks for last-minute errands.
Unbelievable vinyl selection, and a host of local artist goods. Smells great, nice people, excellent prices. Not your typical "hippie store"!
30 locals recommend
The Electric Fetus
2000 S 4th Ave
30 locals recommend
Unbelievable vinyl selection, and a host of local artist goods. Smells great, nice people, excellent prices. Not your typical "hippie store"!

Arts & Culture

Half of our downtown travelers are visiting for this! The footbridge is just out the door and 2 blocks away. A perfect commute, without the hassle of parking!
78 locals recommend
Minneapolis Convention Center
1301 2nd Ave S
78 locals recommend
Half of our downtown travelers are visiting for this! The footbridge is just out the door and 2 blocks away. A perfect commute, without the hassle of parking!

Entertainment & Activities

A great spot to unwind, it's at the high point of the community, so you can survey the neighborhood from a cozy bench.
Stevens Square Park
1801 Stevens Ave
A great spot to unwind, it's at the high point of the community, so you can survey the neighborhood from a cozy bench.

Sightseeing

Can't miss this! Free to the public, with a sprawling exhibit hall of ever-changing delights (2015's favorite was the Davinci expo), and just a brisk walk away if you need the exercise.
524 locals recommend
Minneapolis Institute of Art
2400 3rd Ave S
524 locals recommend
Can't miss this! Free to the public, with a sprawling exhibit hall of ever-changing delights (2015's favorite was the Davinci expo), and just a brisk walk away if you need the exercise.

Essentials

An easy place to pick up fresh produce, convenient parking lot and attached wine store.
166 locals recommend
Kowalski's Market
2440 Hennepin Ave
166 locals recommend
An easy place to pick up fresh produce, convenient parking lot and attached wine store.